We’re kicking off Season 3 with the wisdom and warmth of The Scholarship Mama herself, Laverne Mickens. This episode is not just a conversation, it’s a masterclass inturning hustle, heart, and strategy into real college money.

Laverne is the proud mom of five, and together her children have earned over $3 million in scholarships. But her story is much bigger than the money. It’s about building confidence, advocating boldly, and helping families—especially Blackand Brown families—understand how to access the opportunities they deserve.

I this episode, we get into:

    •    How Laverne became a trusted national voice on scholarships

    •    Her personal playbook for winning big with essays, local awards, and free resources

    •    Why mindset, self-advocacy, and family engagement matter

    •    The myths that stop students from applying and how to fix that

    •    How to start even if you feel behind

With the cost of college higher than ever and admissions more chaotic than ever, we need voices like Laverne’s. Parents are stressed, teens are confused, anddeadlines are coming fast. This episode reminds us that strategy and hope can—and must—coexist.

🟢Listen now, subscribe, and share it with a parent who wants to win this year!